This Week in Geekery November 17th-24th
This week Toronto’s geekery scene has book launches, comic artist signings, talks on humidex and conquering Russia, and a Cosplay Ball!
November 14th-21st
Gaming for Good!
DESERT BUS
Gaming for Charity – lots of items to bid on as well as supporting the game-a-thon.
More Info Here
Tuesday November 18th
So what does a Canadian Apocalypse look like? Here are 23 options!
6:15 Fractured: Tales of the Canadian Post Apocalypse Book Launch
Dora Keogh Irish Pub – 141 Danforth Ave
Help launch this collection of tales from 23 writers – reading and raffles.
More Info Here
Wednesday November 19th
5pm Three artists from Image Comics Signing
The Beguiling – 601 Markham Street
Join Ray Fawkes, Chip Zdarsky (Sex Criminals), and Jim Zub (Wayward) as Ray launches Image Comic Intersect #1.
More Info Here
8pm ChiSeries Toronto – PWYC
ROUND – 152a Augusta Ave
This month is dedicated to Poetry! Come for Readings and Songs
More Info Here
Thursday November 20th
7:30 Nerd Nite Toronto – $5
Tranzac Club – 292 Brunswick Ave
This month learn about Humidex and what to do AFTER you conquered Russia (Peter the Great)
More Info Here
Saturday November 22nd
Missing Halloween Already?
10 pm- House of Cosplay – $10
Juction City Music Hall – (Dundas and Keele)
Why limit your costume wearing to Halloween and Cons? Come dance and party and confuse people on the subway!
More Info Here
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday November 28th
9-2 Vintage Prom $25 (discount if you buy earlier)
The Great Hall – 1087 Queen West
You’ve seen it in the movies like Grease or Back to the Future –come listen to the live music from the GreaseMarks and DJ Dr. Velvet playing 50s-80s in a “Winter Wonderland” theme. Take photos in the photo booth, bid in the silent auction, buy things from local businesses, and have a chance to win fabulous prizes!
More Info Here
November 28th-November 30th
More Horror to end the month!
Blood in the Snow Canadian – (Horror) Film Festival
Carlton Cinema (20 Carleton just east of Yonge)
9 screenings over 3 days, buy passes ($65 all screenings or individual tickets $13)!
More Info Here
November 29th
7pm Ladies Night at the Lounge (bring snacks!)
The Comic Book Lounge & BackSpace – 587A College Street
Join other ladies to talk about geeky things like comics, video games, and if you want, wear your favourite geeky t-shirt or outfit.
More Info Here
8pm (show at 9) The Night is Dark and Full of Tassels – $25 at the door (VIP also available)
The Great Hall – 1087 Queen Street West
A Game of Thrones inspired Burlesque show with over a dozen performers
More Info Here
Sunday November 30th
11-5 pm Toronto Comics Show $5
Leaside Memorial Gardens – 1073 Millwood
An old school style comic show with vendors and artists.
More Info Here
Friday December 5th
With Geekpr0n the party never stops!
9pm-?? Krampus Ball
Revival 783 College Street
More Info Here
As always, if you know of any Geekery happening in the city, send me an e-mail and I’ll get it added to a future listing!
